Postdrome: Is it Really the End?Postdrome is the last phase of a migraine attack that can last for hours or even days. It is also referred to as the migraine hangover. During the postdrome phase, people experience... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
The Battle of the OdorsMy cats bring me such happiness and comfort. Those of you with animals likely know how wonderful it feels to have a little being in your house who loves you... By The Migraine Girl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
When Self-Care Looks Self-IshMy brain has a mind of its own. Some days I’m totally fine with this, like when it craves large slices of chocolate cake. Then there are the days when... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Five Things About Migraine I Don’t UnderstandMigraine is a weird, often confusing disease. Even though I've lived with it since childhood and been an advocate here on Migraine.com since 2014, there are still things about both... By Lisa Robin Benson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Willing CGRP Guinea PigsOne of our community members recently posted the following comment regarding taking one of the new CGRP treatments: “You, others and I who are risking taking these injections are going... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Why Reyvow Is a Big WOW for the Migraine Community!There is a new reason for hope! This October we saw the exciting FDA approval of a new class of migraine abortives, REYVOW, also known as lasmiditan. The results from... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Botox and Ajovy; A One-Two PunchI received my first Botox injections in June of 2018 after jumping through all kinds of hoops to get it approved. I had no expectations for the first round of... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Did I Cause This? Parenting Children with MigraineThe other day, I watched helplessly as my son writhed on the couch in pain. His hands clutched his small head in a pose I am all too familiar with... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Importance of the Chronic Pain In America SurveyWhen I became chronic, I found an amazing migraine community. But it is only over the past few years I’ve realized that I’m also a member of the broader chronic... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What "Feeling Better" Means to MeThere used to be a time in my life when I thought I would get better. When I would wake up feeling refreshed and not fear that pain, discomfort and... By Jaime Sanders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Respect and Power at the Doctor’s OfficeFeeling powerless at the doctor’s office is something many in the community can relate to. From being misunderstood, to being outright disrespected, self-advocacy when it comes to wellness can be... By Kyky Knight3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Cost of Wellness - Affording the CGRPsThose who are experiencing wellness for the first time in years because of the CGRP medications may be feeling as if they are living on borrowed time. This is due... By Holly Harding4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments72 comments
I'm a Stay-At-Home-Mom with Migraines: Here's My PlanI’m a Virgo. This makes me a sensational planner with a fabulous attention to detail and an amazing knack for being right. Virgos are also modest. I’m not sure my... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What It's Like to Live with Hemiplegic MigraineLately, the first obvious sign of a cluster of migraines coming is being very confused a lot of the time, feeling like I am in a maze of distorted mirrors... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Three of My Wackiest Migraine TriggersOver the years, I’ve become my own migraine detective. I do my best to follow the clues my body leaves in order to understand what works best to keep my... By Tonilyn Hornung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
CGRP Inhibitors and Realistic ExpectationsI've never quite understood the fatal attraction of rollercoasters! As the mother of three boys, I spent the better part of two decades trying in any way that I could... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Empathy At The Infusion CenterBeautiful smiles wearing masks as they get their ports accessed and other lines like mine hooked up. I’m in the company of other people there daily, whom I don’t know... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Parenting and FatigueBeing a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness comes with fatigue. Together they can be a recipe for complete exhaustion and feelings of defeat... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Validating Pain With MigraineI think we’ve all been at a point when we verbally express our pain, even if we don’t do it often, and have been met with an unkind remark. Some... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments